Roberto Mancini appointed new Italy head coach
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Roberto Mancini has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Italian national football team, the Italian Football Federation confirmed.
Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the new head coach of the Italian national football team, the Italian Football Federation confirmed on Monday.
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